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DF12 VHU

2012 Hyundai IX35

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,827 mi
Last recorded174,827 miles
Recorded on25 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai IX3565,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 VHU
MakeHyundai
ModelIX35
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2025 174,827 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 150,987 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 125,505 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 104,008 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 77,368 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 61,253 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 60,386 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 54,788 miles

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 22 Sep 2017 54,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,593 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,471 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 31,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 May 2015 31,507 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Hyundai IX35?

Based on 720,823 MOT tests across 60,876 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,051
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
60,876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,369
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DF12 VHU is a 2012 Hyundai IX35 in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai IX35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 65,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai IX35 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,369 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF12 VHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai IX35 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Hyundai IX35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DF12 VHU registered?

DF12 VHU is a 2012 Hyundai IX35, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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